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Vols, Lady Vols to participate in Hoops for Hope

Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball teams to participate in Hoops for Hope.

Tennessee’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will participate in an annual Hoops for Hope on Saturday.

The event is slated for 11 a.m. EDT at Farragut High School’s Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium in Farragut, Tennessee. Hoops for Hope will benefit the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee.

The Vols and Lady Vols’ basketball teams will arrive at approximately 10:30 a.m. EDT. Student-athletes will play basketball with children and adults with Down syndrome.

The event was started by Farragut High School student Trey Sexton as his project to become an Eagle Scout in 2008.

Sexton left Tennessee to attend college the following year and the event continued with his family’s support.

Hoops for Hope was not held from 2020-21 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tennessee basketball teams to participate in Hoops for Hope

Tennessee basketball teams to participate in Hoops for Hope.

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hoops for Hope is slated to return Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. EDT.

The event benefits the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee and is held annually at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee. Tennessee basketball players will appear at Hoops for Hope for the 13th consecutive year.

Student-athletes from the Vols and Lady Vols will play basketball with children and adults with Down Syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee brings professionals and families together to support individuals with Down Syndrome.

One of the organization’s services is providing scholarships to help those with Down Syndrome participate in athletics and recreational activities.

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